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Jalapeno Popper Burgers

Jalapeno Popper Burger is healthier than you think, but it's filled with indulgent flavor!

Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the burgers
  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef I use 94-96%
  • salt and pepper
For the Jalapeno Cream Cheese:
  • ¼ cup reduced fat cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt nonfat or low-fat
  • ½ Jalapeño ribs and seeds removed (+ extra for topping)
  • 1 clove garlic
For assembling:
  • hamburger buns
  • 4 lices cooked center cut bacon
  • freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, season the ground beef with a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Mix into the meat. Divide into 4 equal patties. Use your thumb to press slightly into the center of each patty to help with even cooking.
  2. To make the jalapeno cream cheese, place cream cheese, Greek yogurt, 1/2 jalapeno and garlic in food processor. Pulse until well combined.
  3. Grill burgers to desired doneness, then place on hamburger buns, top with jalapeno cream cheese, cheddar cheese and bacon.